Temporary RT Assistants with State or IRRSP Card - 2026 Fall Turnaround Work

Acuren Inspection, Inc.•Remote,

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Acuren Inspection is currently looking for temporary RT Assistants with State or IRRSP card for turnaround work. This position is part of our U.S. Workforce Deployment Team, which supports customer turnaround, outage, and project staffing needs across the country. Assignments vary in duration based on project requirements and business demand. The RT Assistant (Radiographer Assistant) supports certified Radiographers in performing industrial radiographic testing (RT) activities in accordance with company procedures, customer requirements, and applicable federal and state radiation safety regulations. This position assists with the setup, operation support, transportation, and breakdown of radiographic testing equipment while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. The RT Assistant works under the direct supervision of qualified Radiographers and may support work at customer facilities, industrial sites, fabrication shops, refineries, petrochemical facilities, pipelines, and other field locations.

Requirements

40-Hour Radiation Safety Training certification required.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Basic understanding of industrial radiography and radiation safety principles.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work under the direct supervision of a qualified Radiographer.
Strong commitment to safety and compliance.
Ability to work effectively in industrial and field environments.
Ability to maintain required radiation safety documentation and personal monitoring devices.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and customers.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record may be required.
Ability to successfully complete company and customer-required background checks, drug/alcohol testing, and site-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as an RT Assistant or in an industrial NDT environment.
Experience working in refinery, petrochemical, pipeline, fabrication, power generation, or other industrial environments.
Current safety certifications such as TWIC, OSHA, H2S, or site-specific training are a plus.
Interest in developing a career in Nondestructive Testing (NDT) and progressing toward Radiographer/RT Level II qualification.

Responsibilities

Assist Radiographers with the setup and execution of industrial radiographic testing activities.
Support the safe handling, setup, transportation, and storage of radiographic equipment and associated materials.
Establish and maintain radiation-controlled areas, barricades, boundaries, and warning devices as directed.
Assist with radiation surveys and monitoring activities in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
Maintain awareness of radiation safety requirements and follow all applicable safety procedures at all times.
Assist with positioning radiographic equipment, film/digital imaging components, identification markers, and other testing materials.
Support the Radiographer in preparing equipment and work areas before and after testing activities.
Perform pre-use inspections of assigned equipment and immediately report damaged, defective, or unsafe equipment.
Maintain required radiation monitoring devices and personal dosimetry as assigned.
Follow all company, customer, OSHA, and site-specific safety policies and procedures.
Assist with maintaining required documentation, equipment logs, and field records.
Maintain equipment, vehicles, and work areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
Work effectively with Radiographers, NDT technicians, operations personnel, customers, and other team members.
Participate in safety meetings, job safety analyses (JSAs/JHAs), pre-job briefings, and other required safety activities.
Perform work in accordance with applicable codes, standards, procedures, and customer specifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.